Can anything be done to prevent the new states politicians from voting themselves pay raises that are outrageous (like 38%)?
Absolutely!! Pay will be set in the new state constitution and will be index to the average pay raise or DECLINE of the working people in the new state. If the state prospers, then so shall it’s leaders, but if the state declines then its leaders will suffer along with those they represent. By including pay provisions in the state constitution, the only way for legislators to alter is via a constitutional amendment and this is much harder to do than the last 38% pay raise they voted for themselves … after 3 long minutes of debate.
